Colonel RNZIR
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ivanmoe
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Love the scene!
The Mk VI doesn't get a lot of respect, but it terrified the Italians during Operation Compass.
Having no organic anti-tank capability, their infantry were pretty much helpless before the little Recce-tank.
As the saying goes, "every dog has its day!"^&grin
-Moe
The Mk VI doesn't get a lot of respect, but it terrified the Italians during Operation Compass.
Having no organic anti-tank capability, their infantry were pretty much helpless before the little Recce-tank.
As the saying goes, "every dog has its day!"^&grin
-Moe
villagehorse
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New collectors would be flat out finding these figures now. Still look good years on. Robin.
wayne556517
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Agree 1 of my never sell sets it is a beauty.
Desertkiwi
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Agreed mate, classic sets with real character! I have to say the desert ranges are some of K&C's finest work.
ivanmoe
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Blackbob
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Hi,
According to the King and Country website this group are Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. I have never seen the figures in the, "flesh", so I cannot comment on how realistic their badge is reproduced. The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders badge was according to rumour control thought to be the biggest badge in The British Army.
As to which battalion they are representing, the answer to that is more difficult. If as displayed they are in North Africa then they could be from one of the following, at least, the 1st, 7th or 8th battalion.
Hope this helps,
Blackbob.
According to the King and Country website this group are Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. I have never seen the figures in the, "flesh", so I cannot comment on how realistic their badge is reproduced. The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders badge was according to rumour control thought to be the biggest badge in The British Army.
As to which battalion they are representing, the answer to that is more difficult. If as displayed they are in North Africa then they could be from one of the following, at least, the 1st, 7th or 8th battalion.
Hope this helps,
Blackbob.
WesternOutlaw
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Excellent collection here. I don't own any Scots or Aussies, but I always appreciate any of the N. African sets. Your figures have that cool commando look. I really like the desert sign as well. We always have our favorite pieces and I see why you like these guys. Nice set-up!
ivanmoe
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Thank you, Blackbob,
That's an interesting choice of regiments on the part of KC. Perhaps, "Andy C." is connected to the unit somehow. I believe that he's from Glasgow, which would appear to fit geographically.
Several battalions from Scottish regiments served in N.Africa, so I wanted an idea as to which one that I'm working with. Research indicates that the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders fought at Sidi Barani in late 1940 and later in Tunisia.
The figures aren't dressed for the tropics. That suggests that it's winter in Egypt and they've got the Italians on the run!
Thanks again,:salute::
-Moe
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Hello Moe,
I don't collect King and Country and know nothing about Andy C. so cannot even try to guess why he went for The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders . However with regards to recruiting grounds there were dedicated geographical parts of Scotland allocated to the regiments, but military needs and family preferences can also affect who joins what regiment. The traditional areas for the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders , I think were – Argyllshire, Bute, Clackmannanshire, Dunbartonshire, Kinross-shire, Renfrewshire and Stirlingshire. Glasgow was allocated to The Cameronians , (Scottish Rifles) and The Highland Light Infantry.
Perhaps Andy will see your post and will respond, or maybe you could contact him via e-mail.
Sadly all the above names, and the variety of uniforms they wore have all but vanished, due to amalgamations and Army reorganisations. But that discussion would need another thread, and maybe even a different forum
Yours Aye
Blackbob
I don't collect King and Country and know nothing about Andy C. so cannot even try to guess why he went for The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders . However with regards to recruiting grounds there were dedicated geographical parts of Scotland allocated to the regiments, but military needs and family preferences can also affect who joins what regiment. The traditional areas for the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders , I think were – Argyllshire, Bute, Clackmannanshire, Dunbartonshire, Kinross-shire, Renfrewshire and Stirlingshire. Glasgow was allocated to The Cameronians , (Scottish Rifles) and The Highland Light Infantry.
Perhaps Andy will see your post and will respond, or maybe you could contact him via e-mail.
Sadly all the above names, and the variety of uniforms they wore have all but vanished, due to amalgamations and Army reorganisations. But that discussion would need another thread, and maybe even a different forum
Yours Aye
Blackbob
ivanmoe
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It's lamentable, indeed, that the page has been turned on many of those very storied formations. Got a friend, a Scot, who was VERY upset over "The Black Watch" being sucked up into a new regiment.
I was a little surprised upon looking about for pics of shoulder patches, and such, and finding so little. Thanks again for pointing me in the direction of the correct unit of Highlanders.
-Moe